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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.63, 12,339.95 and 6,575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.63, 12,339.95 and 6,575.45 is: 9,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.63 : 12,339.95 = 6,575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.63/12,339.95 = 6,575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.63x = 12,339.95 × 6,575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.63x = 81,140,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,629.65/8,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.17

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